Desert Springs Golf Club

Desert Springs Golf Club occupies a distinctive desert landscape in the Almería province of Andalucía, one of the driest regions in Europe. The course was designed by Peter McEvoy, the accomplished British amateur golfer and course architect, and opened in the early 2000s as part of a resort development in the Palomares area. The setting is unusual for European golf, with arid terrain, native vegetation, and dramatic elevation changes that create a visual character more reminiscent of Arizona or the American Southwest than traditional Spanish coastal courses. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography, moving through valleys and across ridges with views toward the Sierra Cabrera mountains and, from higher points, the Mediterranean Sea. Water features appear throughout the layout despite the desert setting, adding strategic interest and visual contrast to the sandy, rocky landscape. The design incorporates wide fairways in places but demands accuracy on approach shots, with greens often protected by bunkers and natural desert waste areas. Desert Springs has hosted professional events on the Ladies European Tour and serves as a year-round destination course, benefiting from the region's reliable sunshine and mild winter climate. The resort includes lodging and practice facilities designed to support visiting golfers. The course offers a playing experience distinct from the parkland and links-style layouts more common elsewhere in Spain, appealing to those seeking variety in Mediterranean golf.